Madjid Bougherra is sweating over his fitness ahead of the World Cup.

The Rangers defender has been hampered by injury problems throughout the season and failed to take part in the Scottish champions' final four games.

Algeria coach Rabah Saadane now wants Bougherra to rest for up to 10 days to ensure he is at peak fitness for the tournament, and said: "Madjid will be subject to intensive medical care. He came to this training camp with a torn calf and now our medical people will treat him in the best possible way to make sure he is fit in time for the finals."